In New York, teachers are now evaluated and ranked according to their students’ standardized test scores. While it’s true that we should all speak out against this malpractice, it’s especially important that the high scoring teachers do so.

That’s why Julie Cavanagh, a teacher from Brooklyn, is so important. Cavanagh writes::

According to the numbers, I am a highly effective New York City public school teacher. But you won’t see me jumping for joy over the news.